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The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has announced that tickets for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be available to the public starting Thursday, February 12, at 10 a.m. The festival, held at Saratoga Race Course, will run from Wednesday, June 3, through Sunday, June 7. This marks the final year the Belmont Stakes will take place at Saratoga before returning to Belmont Park in 2027.
Fans can purchase a five-day pass for $120, offering a savings of more than 10 percent compared to individual day tickets. General admission for the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 6, is priced at $75 for adults. Admission prices for other festival days vary, with $30 for Friday, June 5, and $10 for the remaining days. Children 12 and under can attend for free, except on Belmont Stakes Day.
NYRA is also offering a presale drawing for reserved seating and hospitality packages. Fans can enter the drawing from Wednesday, January 21, through Tuesday, January 27, for a chance to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Selected fans will be notified starting Thursday, January 29.
The 2026 festival will feature the 158th running of the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes. For more information, visit BelmontStakes.com.